With spiking tuition costs, insurmountable loan balances, and the unemployment rate for recent college graduates hovering around 53%, it’s clear that a college education hasn’t gotten the best rap lately. Despite the ongoing …
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Oklahoma High School Valedictorian Denied Diploma For Saying “Hell”
Oklahoma’s Prague High School takes its curse words very seriously. The school is holding back their valedictorian’s diploma because the teen uttered the word “hell” during her speech at the school’s commencement …
Reading While Eating for August 21: Happy Birthday, Hawaii
Aloha, readers: on this day in 1959, Hawaii became the 50th state. “Mahalo” for reading (that’s Hawaiian for “thank you”)
One More Time: Yes, College Is Worth It
A new study shows that despite the plight of unemployed college graduates, a degree still holds its value. Plus, education news on plagiarism in online courses and high school dropouts.
Mom Hacks Into School Computer System, Changes Her Kids’ Grades
Helicopter parents be warned: this behavior could land you in prison
Student Denied Diploma After Family Cheered Excessively At Graduation Ceremony
The family must complete 20 hours of community service before he can receive his diploma.
Sesame Street Pakistan Loses $20 Million in U.S. Funding
No more sunny days for the Pakistani version of the childrens’ television show, after USAID pulled $20 million in funding amid reports of financial irregularities.
Watch Teachers Stealth-Prank Their Students, Disco Style
Is this the best teacher prank ever? Who cares, we’re dancing!
Sixth Grader Scores Perfect 800 on Math SAT
Joshua Yoon, of Chicago, says he’s only the third 12-year-old in 21 years to accomplish this feat.
Face-Recognizing Billboard Shows Ad to Women Only
Sporting a Y chromosome? A new high-tech, outdoor billboard being tested in London won’t let you see its advertisement.
Developed by Plan UK, a non-profit organization that helps children in third-world countries, the …
Hilarious Australian Tech School Advertisement Goes Viral
Teleportation, blood and beer: This isn’t your typical college commercial.